Obo-ob, Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island
Butterfly Garden
21 butterfly species. One small garden doing its part for the pollinators.
Species
Our Story
A garden that grew from a simple idea
It started with flowering plants and the butterflies that followed them. What opened in December 2025 as a small sanctuary in Obo-ob has become a place where families, students, and curious visitors come to see butterflies up close — not behind glass, but flying freely around you.
The garden is home to 21 butterfly species, all supported by native host plants and nectar flowers grown without pesticides. It's not a big place. But it doesn't need to be. The butterflies come because the conditions are right, and that's the whole point.
We're here to show that even a small patch of land, cared for properly, can support biodiversity and help pollinators thrive. Punta lang mo diri, makita ninyo.
What to See
Walk through, don't rush
The garden is meant to be taken slowly. Here's what you'll find.
Butterfly Encounters
Step into the garden and they're just... there. Landing on flowers, drifting past you. Twenty-one species, all free-flying. No cages.
The Life Cycle
Eggs on the underside of leaves. Fat caterpillars munching through host plants. Chrysalises hanging still until the day they split open. You can see all of it here.
Photography
Bring a phone, bring a macro lens, bring whatever. Mornings are best — the butterflies are more active and the light comes in at a good angle.
Conservation
No pesticides, native plants only, and a focus on species that belong here. The staff can explain what grows where and why it matters. Just ask.
Gallery
Scenes from the garden
Plan Your Visit
What you need to know
Hours
Open Daily
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Come early if you can. The butterflies are most active in the morning.
Entrance Fees
| Adults (18-59) | PHP 100 |
| Youth (8-17) | PHP 50 |
| Children (4-7) | PHP 20 |
| Under 3 | Free |
| Seniors / PWD | PHP 50 |
Location
Purok 1B, Brgy. Obo-ob
Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines
Near Obo-ob Integrated School and Omagieca Mangrove Garden. Look for the butterfly signage outside.
Getting Here
It's easier than you think
Get to Hagnaya Port
From Cebu City, take a bus or van to Hagnaya Port in San Remigio. It's about 3-4 hours depending on traffic. Buses leave from the North Bus Terminal.
Ferry to Santa Fe
Catch the ferry from Hagnaya to Santa Fe port on Bantayan Island. The ride takes about an hour. Ferries run regularly throughout the day.
Tricycle to Obo-ob
From Santa Fe, hire a tricycle or motorbike heading to Bantayan proper. Tell the driver you're going to the Butterfly Garden in Obo-ob — it's about a five-minute ride. You'll see the signage on the road.